Von der Leyen seeks talks as EU Parliament divided after Trump's tariff threats
- Posted on January 21, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Von der Leyen seeks talks as EU Parliament divided after Trump's tariff threats

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is hoping to bring the American president back to reason. While the European People's Party, the largest group in the chamber, fears an escalation, the Socialists and Democrats and the Liberals believe it is time to show firmness.